Thomas Clouse2026-08-10T16:11:23-04:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Social Studies, Social Studies|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is launching a partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation to develop Our Commonwealth, Our Nation, Our World, a new K-8 social studies high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) built specifically for Kentucky students and aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards. This Social Studies HQIR is not [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-20T11:31:06-04:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS, KAS for Mathematics, KAS for Reading and Writing, KAS for Science, KAS for Social Studies, KAS for Visual and Performing Arts, Kentucky Academic Standards, Professional Learning, Reading and Writing, Science, Social Studies, visual and performing arts|
The Teacher Resource Guides help educators quickly access Kentucky Department of Education resources that support high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. Organized by content area, these guides connect teachers to professional learning, instructional supports, standards resources, family engagement tools and other evidence-based materials. Explore the content-specific guides below to find resources that support [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:08:30-04:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: civics, KAS for Social Studies, Social Studies|
Pursuant to KRS 158.141, any local board of education that requires the completion of a civics test for graduation must submit the following testing data to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) by September 1 of each year. The first-time successful completion rate of the civics test; and The average [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:10:36-04:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Kentucky Academic Standards, Professional Learning, Social Studies|
With the current school year wrapping up, it is time to begin thinking about planning learning experiences for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, the Social Studies Student Assignment Library provides examples of student assignments that are weakly, partially and strongly aligned to the [...]
The following grade 5 health standard does not align with Senate Bill 150 (2023) and should not be included in curriculum or instruction at grade 5 or below: “5.1.6. Describe basic male and female reproductive body parts and their functions as well as the physical, social and emotional changes that occur during puberty.”
